American world number one Nelly Korda has clinched the LPGA¡¯s points-based player of the year award with three events left in the 2024 season, the top women¡¯s professional golf circuit said on Monday.
The 26-year-old Korda has claimed six victories in 2024 and had three additional top-10 finishes. At one point during the year Korda won five consecutive tournaments, a run she capped by securing her second major title.
¡°This season has had its highs and challenges, and I¡¯m just really grateful for the people around me who have helped me get here,¡± Korda said in an LPGA news release. ¡°It¡¯s been a team effort, and I¡¯m proud to share this moment with them.¡±
Korda, who missed the fall Asian swing due to a minor neck injury, also represented the United States in the women¡¯s golf competition at the Paris Olympics and was part of the winning team at the Solheim Cup.
Prior to last week¡¯s Japan Classic, only Ayaka Furue had the potential to catch Korda but would have had to win the season¡¯s final four events to tie for the award. Japan¡¯s Furue finished in a share of 10th last week.
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